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Bombay HC Upholds State’s Power to Levy Entertainment Duty on Online Ticket Booking Charges Above ₹10, Dismisses FICCI's Writ Petition

Update / Judgement Date

08 Aug 2025

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Taxscan

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Team — WCP Legal Desk

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1 min read

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The Bombay High Court has upheld the state's power to "levy entertainment duty on online ticket booking charges above ₹10," dismissing FICCI's writ petition. The court’s decision is a major victory for the state. The ruling reinforces the principle that a state has the right to levy a tax on services that are ancillary to entertainment.

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